This read-only field shows the installed PhoneGap/Cordova/Ionic version that PhpStorm detects automatically.

PhoneGap/Cordova Working Directory

In this field, specify the folder under which the PhoneGap/Cordova/Ionic application files to run are stored.

Automatically exclude 'platforms' directory on open project

Select this checkbox to have the platforms directory marked as excluded automatically when you open the project. As a result, PhpStorm ignores it during indexing, parsing, and code completion.

Plugins

In this area, configure a list of plugins to use in your development by installing required packages. The list shows all the PhoneGap/Cordova/Ionic plugins that are currently installed on your computer, both at the global and at the project level.

To install a plugin, click the Install button . In the Available Packages dialog box that opens, select the required package.

To install the package globally, select the Options checkbox and type --global in the text box. Click Install Package.

To remove a plugin, select it in the list and click the Uninstall button .

To upgrade a plugin to the latest available version, select the plugin in the list and click the Upgrade button .